Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:

Grants Management Specialist

DEPT:

TNC Development

LOCATION:

1480 Bells Ferry Road

Marietta, GA

SUPERVISED BY:

Director, Development

SUPERVISES:

Not Applicable

Position Summary:

This position will assist with grant research, grant program implementation, compliance, grant reporting, and assist with grant writing. This position serves as an administrative role responsible for accurate and proficient data management, tracking, and reporting in accordance with grant requirements and compliance. This role will work closely with the programs and development teams to monitor the deliverables of private, public, and governmental grants. The Grants Management Specialistwill be responsible for thoroughly compiling and analyzing programmatic impact metrics resulting in a direct impact on soliciting new grant opportunities. Additionally, this position will assist in the research and acquisition of future funding opportunities as well as engage in development and fundraising activities throughout the year.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop strategies to optimize the grants administration process
• Take a proactive role in writing reports, coordinating program staff, including management in the planning and execution of grants
• Manage and coordinate budget plans in cooperation with program staff and Director, Accounting
• Coordinate with Director, Accounting as needed to track grant expenses, manage change requests and prepare grant reports
• Prepares monthly budget to actuals report for grants to management, works with program managers to ensure compliance with the budget
• Work in conjunction with Sr. Program Specialist to provide training to staff as needed on grants management and reporting requirements
• Provides functional input of data into multiple database management systems, to include compliance for metrics tracking between multiple teams.
• Monitor the facilitation of post-award grants (including Government funds) to ensure that budget and administrative policies, procedures, and agency requirements are being followed.
• Track compliance, data entry and reporting for awarded grants
• Assist with administrative and/or budget changes required during a given award grant period.
• Coordinate, evaluate, and monitor programs and projects that are funded by grants to include compliance with grant deliverables, compilation of programmatic and organizational metrics for grant proposals. Facilitate and support grant research and identification for funding opportunities and associated eligibility criteria to determine alignment.
• Help with editing and proofreading grant proposals and other related documents.
• Assist in preparing and packaging small and large-scale grant applications as needed.
• Works closely with staff in other departments and across divisions engaged in support of grant operations.
• Prepares charts, graphs, and matrices for management as required for presentation purposes.
• Communicates and interacts effectively and professionally with co-workers, management, grantors, donors, participants, etc.
• Protects confidential organizational information.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred, or commensurate experience.

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience with business software applications e.g., Excel, MS Project, Access, etc.
• Proficiency in mathematical calculations and processing of financial information.
• Experience in researching, applying, and reporting for private, public, state, federal and local government grants

Qualifications:

• Mission driven, guided by core values and a pleasure to work with.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel and possess excellent keyboarding skills.
• Requires excellent verbal/written communications skills to effectively communicate with diverse population, agencies and other groups.
• Requires sensitivity to persons with disabilities and other barriers to employment.
• Must pass drug screen and background check.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.

Core Competencies:

Ethics & Integrity

Earns others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and

professionalism in all interactions.

Attention to Detail

Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks.

Customer Focus

Builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the products and services offered by the organization.

Analytics

Identifies trends, areas of opportunity or areas needing leadership attention.

Adaptability & Flexibility

Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.

Teamwork

Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.

Self Management

Manages own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals.

Special Skills/Abilities:

Interpersonal:

• High level of interpersonal skills required to develop and maintain effective working relationship with staff, participants, other agencies and professionals.

Written Communications:

• Strong written communication skills required to maintain quality documentation and effectively communicate with a broad range of individuals and agencies.

Analytical:

• Ability to analyze data and develop strategies to overcome obstacles and problems.

Oral Communications:

• Ability to communicate and present information informally and formally to agencies, committees, participants, professionals and employees.

Leadership:

• Ability to motivate participants and co-workers.

Organizational:

• Strong organizational skills needed to prioritize all aspects of work load.

Problem-Solving:

• Critical thinking, problem identification, problem solving, and sustaining standard processes.

Equipment:

• Personal computer, printer, copier, fax machine, calculator, and telephone.

Other Qualifications or Requirements:

Mental Effort:

• Ability to deal with statistical data accurately and timely.
• Ability to use strong interpersonal skills in meeting the needs of our participants to establish positive relationships with NOBIS WORKS employees.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand intermittently and lift up to 20 pounds occasionally. Ability to use vocational assessment tools such as pliers, wrench, computer and automobile.

Visual Effort:

• Well-lighted office environment.
• Office environment maintaining adequate working conditions.

Safety:

• Understanding of OSHA safety program requirements.
• Follow all safety regulations to diminish accidents.
• Knowledge of evacuation procedures and the whereabouts of exits and fire extinguishers.
• Immediately report circumstances you consider may present a hazard to yourself and others.
• Report any accident whether minor or major.

Declaration:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. They may be subject to change at any time.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

APPROVALS

SUPERVISOR:

HUMAN RESOURCES:

EMPLOYEE:

CORPORATE OFFICER:

EFFECTIVE DATE:

REVISION DATE: August 2022

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Marietta, GA 30066: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
• Research: 1 year (Preferred)
• Analysis skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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